China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago, days after two of its fishermen drowned being chased by the Taiwanese coast guard, which accused the boat of trespassing BANGKOK — China is stepping up patrols in the waters off the coast of Taiwan’s Kinmen archipelago, days after two … Read more
Two Chinese fishermen drowned off the coast of Kinmen, a group of islands that sit just six miles from mainland China, after being chased by Taiwanese maritime forces on Wednesday—marking what Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration says is the first of its actions to have caused deaths. But China’s response to the tragedy, which some suggested … Read more
Killer Mike is clarifying what happened the Grammys that landed him in cuffs — and he says it can all be chalked up to confusion … and someone trying too hard to play police officer. The rapper tells TMZ … “As you can imagine, there was a lot going and there was some confusion around … Read more
MALE, Maldives — The Maldives government says it has asked for clarification of why Indian coast guard personnel boarded three Maldivian fishing vessels operating within its economic zone earlier this week without consultation. The Maldives defense ministry said in a statement Friday night that its military was informed on Wednesday that personnel from a foreign … Read more
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The U.S. Coast Guard said a person from the Dominican Republic died after it fired at a fleeing boat in the Caribbean Sea that was smuggling an estimated $11 million worth of cocaine. The agency said Thursday that Coast Guard officials aboard a U.S. Navy ship fired “warning shots and … Read more
A Marine security guard stationed in the capital of the Republic of Congo died on Dec. 19 while on duty, according to his parents. Lance Cpl. Nicholas Maurice Dural, 20, of Lafayette, Louisiana, had been serving at the U.S. embassy in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, since April. Dalton Dural, the Marine’s father, said Saturday he … Read more
Gabe Vincent’s tenure in LA hasn’t started as expected. The 2022 NBA Finalist may miss more than half the season. Vincent’s latest injury update is concerning. After missing 25 games, the Lakers backup guard could be out another six to eight weeks because of his left knee injury. Vincent has dealt with that issue since … Read more
Phoenix Suns All-Star Bradley Beal was sidelined due to an ankle sprain on Friday’s game, marking another setback in a season plagued by injuries. Beal will miss Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards, with whom he spent the first 11 seasons of his NBA career. The Suns have not updated Beal’s status. However, recent reports … Read more
A female prison officer had secret phone sex with an inmate and met up with his mother, a court heard on Monday. Warden Ruth Shmylo, 26, is accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with the inmate at Category B Parc Prison, Wales. The prisoner passed a mobile number to Miss Shmylo on a slip of … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence is opening up about her personal life. The 33-year-old actress got candid in conversation with Kylie Jenner over a Zoom chat for Interview Magazine. During the conversation, the two briefly touched on motherhood: Kylie has two children, 5-year-old Stormi and Aire, 1, with ex-partner Travis Scott, while Jennifer has son Cy with husband … Read more